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Late 19th Century Carved and Inlaid Rocking Armchair.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Late 19th Century Carved and Inlaid Rocking Armchair.

19th century
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Carved and inlaid rocking chair

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1196764
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Description
Carved and inlaid rocking chair
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1196764
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A late 19th-century dark mahogany rocking armchair featuring carved lion head uprights and a floral inlaid backrest.
Late 19th century carved and inlaid rocking armchair.
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A late 19th-century dark mahogany rocking armchair featuring carved lion head uprights and a floral inlaid backrest.
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Late 19th-century rocking chairs often combined traditional carving techniques with ornate marquetry or intarsia inlay, reflecting styles such as Renaissance Revival and Victorian aestheticism. These pieces feature solid timber frames, decorative backplates, and integrated curved rockers for gentle motion.

They were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak using traditional joinery like mortise and tenon joints. Decorative elements included hand-carved motifs alongside contrasting timber inlays or mother-of-pearl accents.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved details with subtle irregularities, natural wood shrinkage around inlays, and smooth wear patterns along the bottom of the rockers. Original varnish or shellac finishes often display fine surface crazing due to age.

Position the rocking chair as a focal accent in a reading corner, bedroom, or living space alongside simple side tables and contemporary textiles. Pairing detailed historic woodwork with neutral modern soft furnishings creates a balanced interior contrast.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and radiator proximity to prevent drying or lifting of the inlay. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the original finish.
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